2021 Year in ReviewLast year I wrote most of my yearly retrospective, and got mostly depressed while writing the personal wrap-up (honestly, last year wasn’t…Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
Dickinson and the Anachronism ProblemDickinson, which just wrapped up its third and final season, is a witty and loving show, created, according to Alena Smith, to make…Dec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021
The Definitive Song Ranking of the West Side Story Original Broadway Cast RecordingAbout a month ago I was driving in my car and listening to West Side Story Original Broadway Cast recording. As I was listening on this…Dec 10, 2021Dec 10, 2021
Avatars of Dishonesty: White American Evangelicals and TrumpMany wise writers about political theology have argued that the choice for president is not a matter of sin: it doesn’t matter who you…Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020
2010–2019 FavoritesThis is a list of my favorites movies and TV shows from the decade, not a list of best anything. First, I do not consume enough cultural…Jan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020
2019 (Cultural) Year in ReviewA short update: I’m midway through my fifth year of teaching high school English. I have wonderful colleagues, and I’ve acquired a lot of…Dec 31, 2019Dec 31, 2019
A Christian’s Response to the Election of Donald Trump, and Our Role In ItWhat then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace?Nov 9, 2016Nov 9, 2016